Fried Soft Shell Crabs

Prep: 60 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Crispy fried soft shell crabs with a light batter, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful, crunchy dish served with lemon and parsley for added zest.

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Ingredients

  • 6 soft shell crabs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon slices
  • chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Remove the soft feelers or "dead man" under each side of the shell.
  2. Remove eyes, mouth, and sandbag under the mouth of each crab.
  3. Wash crabs well in cold water and dry on paper towels.
  4. Mix milk and egg; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Soak crabs in this mixture for one hour.
  6. Roll the crabs in flour.
  7. Fry in deep fat fryer for 20 minutes or until reddish brown.
  8. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
  9. Serve with tartar sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

365 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 5.9g 8% DV
Carbs 68.4g 25% DV
Fiber 9g 32% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9937.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1802.3mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 41.2mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 213.3mg 16% DV
Iron 16.7mg 93% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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